The Bible Word-Book

Discover the language behind sacred pages. Old words made suddenly plain. Jonatha Eastwood’s The Bible Word-Book is a meticulous glossary of archaic words and phrases from the Authorised Version of the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. Entries offer clear, compact definitions, historical sense and practical usage notes: a bible glossary reference and lucid biblical language guide that makes authorised version vocabulary accessible without jargon. Christian terminology is explained with calm precision, and the volume transforms stumbling passages into readable verse. As a bible study resource it clarifies liturgy and scripture alike; as a prayer book glossary it helps readers follow the language of worship. Casual readers will find immediate payoff. Seminary students gain a steady reference. Linguists, clergy, translators and curious readers will appreciate the economy of the entries; peculiar idioms and obsolete verbs are reduced to plain English, so familiar passages regain their intended force. Useful for sermon preparation, private devotion or annotation, it serves equally as a quick lookup and as a companion for extended study.Rooted in Victorian-era religious scholarship and useful to those tracing English church history, Eastwood’s work occupies a quiet, authoritative place alongside other study aids; it functions as a King James Bible companion for close reading and complements reference works like the Oxford Bible Dictionary. It is also a bridge between literature and liturgy: anyone reading Victorian sermons, Anglican rites, or classic novels will better catch shades of meaning that often vanish in casual reading. Librarians, collectors and study groups will value its steady practicality. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are exploring archaic bible words out of curiosity, consulting a seminary student reference, or building a shelf of classic religious texts, this edition is both a practical bible companion and a quietly treasured collector’s piece.